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Hello everyone! In this thread you will find everything related to the Thl W200 smartphone- Various Roms, custom Recovery, extra modification zips, Tutorials, opinions and you will receive the proper assistance regarding this device.
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Short description of the smartphone:
Model ThL W200
Band 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Sim Card Dual SIM Card Dual Standby
Service Provide Unlocked
Style Bar
Color Black
Shell Material Plastic
System
OS Android 4.2
CPU MTK6589T Cortex-A7 Quad-core ARMv7, 1.5GHz;
GPU: PowerVR SGX 544
ROM 8GB
RAM 1GB
Screen
Display Size 5.0 Inch
Type HD IPS screen, capacitive touch screen
Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Color 16000K Colors
Support Format
Ringtones Type Polyphonic/MP3
Audio File Format MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC
Video File Format MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263
Image File Format JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
FM Radio Yes, earphone needed
Earphone Port 3.5mm
Card Extend Support TF card up to 32GB extended
Data Transfer & Connectivity
Data transfer USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet WAP/WIFI
General
Camera/Picture Resolution Dual Cameras,Front:5.0M HD camera, Back:8.0M HD AF color camera
with flashlight and auto focus
Language English,Chianese Simple, Chinese Traditional, French, Spanish, Portugues, Italian, German, Malaysia,Indonesia, Viet, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Thailand
AC Adapter Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60 Hz; DC output: 5V and 500mA
Phonebook 1000
Message SMS/MMS
Input Handwrite/Keypad
TV No
GPS Yes, built in, also support A-GPS
With EPO assistance to speed up postioning
JAVA No
WIFI Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1
Gravity Sensor Yes
Multi-Touch Yes , 5 point touch
Dimensions 141.5*71*9.3mm
Net Weight(Including battery) 155g
Standby Time About 2~3 days
Other Feature 3G, WIFI, GPS, FM, Bluetooth, Ebook, Email, Messaging, wallpapers,
calendar, calculator, clock, camera, Play Store, compass, etc
How to Root:
In order to Root this smartphone you simply need to download the Framaroot app, copy it on your device and install it. Afterwards just open it, select Boromir as the rooting method and the app will root it and install SuperSu.
The original Xda thread as well as the latest version of the Framaroot app can be found here
Custom recovery:
For this smartphone there are 2 custom recoverys
-Clockworkmod recovery ( CWM)-
In order to use CWM recovery you need to download it from here CWM 5.5.0.4 and place it on your sd card (or anywhere on your device), open MobileUncle MTK Tools (you can download it from Google Play from Here and select "Recovery update" and choose the.img file you downloaded from above. After that restart and you will be able to use CWM.
-Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP)-
If you want to use TWRP custom recovery you need to download it from here TWRP and flash it with CWM.
ROMs
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Stock ROMs
.130815 Version ( ThL.W200.130815.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589T )- for Sp Flash Tool
This is the official stock version of the Rom that came with the smartphone. You can download it from here .
It is not rooted and it includes Gapps. It's flashable with Sp Flash Tools.
Instructions on how to flash it:
- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe
- Select a the MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt in ROM
- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool
- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model
–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery.
- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "
- and connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.
- The process will start and a red progress bar will appear after color purple, yellow.
- And green circles display
- Finish !
- You can now safely disconnect your phone and turn it on.
.130817 Version ( ThL.W200.130817.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589T )-for Sp Flash Tool
This is the official stock Rom, a newer version. You can download it from here.
It can be installed with Sp Flash Tools only.
Instructions on how to flash it:
- Unpack FlashTools, and Click on Flash_tool.exe
- Select a the MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc.txt in ROM
- Wait file to be added into Flash Tool
- choose Option->USB Model,click USB Model
–> Choose Option->DA DownLoad All->Speed->High Speed, click High Speed
- Turn off your phone, remove the battery.
- "Press F9 (hit Download button)" OR " if upgrade ROM Firmware->Upgrade "
- and connect your phone into the computer via USB data cable.
- The process will start and a red progress bar will appear after color purple, yellow.
- And green circles display
- Finish !
- You can now safely disconnect your phone and turn it on.
.140111 Version ( Thl.W200.140111 .JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589T )-for CWM/TWRP- Compatible with all versions of the smartphone( 5&10 finger touch)
Credits go to region98 for posting this Rom.
This is the new factory stock Rom. You can download it from here.It's not rooted and it includes GAPPS
.It is flashable via Recovery ( CWM/TWRP).
Instructions on how to install it via CWM:
Put the firmware zip on the SD-card
Turn off the phone
Hold the volume up key + power to enter recovery
We perform:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset -> All User Data delete
- Wipe Cache Partition -> Wipe cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
Next Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> choose the firmware and install it
After flashing the phone will reboot. You will have to wait some time until the boot.
If the phone hangs on the boot screen at boot time, hold the power button until complete shutdown (~ 10sec), go to recovery, then backup and restore -> advanced restore -> restore boot, restore boot and restart phone
.140224 Version ( Thl.W200.140224.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589T )-for CWM/TWRP-
Credits go to region98 for posting this Rom.
There are 2 versions of this Rom. The 1st one is for older devices, the ones made before 24.02.2014, which contains the old Kernel and it can be downloaded from here. And there is also the 2nd version which contains the new Kernel and is suited for newer devices( past 24.02.2014) and it can be downloaded from here.
The Rom is the latest Stock Rom, unrooted, odexed with nothing added. It is flashable only via Recovery with CWM/TWRP.
Instructions on how to install it via CWM:
Put the firmware zip on the SD-card
Turn off the phone
Hold the volume up key + power to enter recovery
We perform:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset -> All User Data delete
- Wipe Cache Partition -> Wipe cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
Next Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> choose the firmware and install it
After flashing the phone will reboot. You will have to wait some time until the boot.
If the phone hangs on the boot screen at boot time, hold the power button until complete shutdown (~ 10sec), go to recovery, then backup and restore -> advanced restore -> restore boot, restore boot and restart phone
140310 Version (ThL.W200.156.140310.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589T)- For CWM/TWRP and Sp Flash Tool- By Region98
Only for devices revision 140227 (140224) and newer.
Download for Flash Tool
Download for CWM/TWRP
Version made ONLY for devices with revision 140111 and older
Download for CWM/TWRP
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Modified Stock ROMs
ROM .130815 Edited by Ludolo-for CWM/TWRP
This is a cleaned-up version of the 130815 stock ROM dumped from a brand new system, packaged as zip for installation through recovery edited by Ludoo([email protected]).It supports both touchscreen models used in the W200. You can download it from here
Features:
* root and supersu
* busybox
* init.d support
* removed Chinese apps and keyboard
* removed all apps that can be installed through market (maps, calendar, android keyboard, etc.)
* added mi manager, walkman player, xposed installer, gravitybox, bootmanager, lagfix
* addex multilanguage Xperia S keyboard
* LED notification fix
Removed apps:
AtciServicek.apk
BasicDreamsk.apk
Email.apk
Exchange2.apk
FileManager.apk
Galaxy4.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
LatinIME.apk
LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MemoryCleanUp.apk
MoreAppBird.apk
MTKAndroidSuiteDaemon.apk
MtkVideoLiveWallpaper.apk
Music.apk
MusicFX.apk
NoteBook.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
PinyinIME.apk
ProcessManager.apk
SmsReg.apk
Talk.apk
Talkback.apk
Todos.apk
VideoFavorites.apk
VideoPlayer.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
zycjsrf.apk
The removed apps can also be downloaded from Here
ROM .130817 (Aka Zound 2.5) Edited by Zound-for CWM/TWRP
This is the.130817 version of the Stock Rom modified by Zound ([email protected]). There were previous versions ( V1, V1.5, V2,) and this is the latest released. It is of course rooted.
You can download it from Here
It is flashable trough recovery via CWM/TWRP.
Instructions on how to install it via CWM:
Put the firmware zip on the SD-card
Turn off the phone
Hold the volume up key + power to enter recovery
We perform:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset -> All User Data delete
- Wipe Cache Partition -> Wipe cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
Next Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> choose the firmware and install it
After flashing the phone will reboot. You will have to wait some time until the boot.
If the phone hangs on the boot screen at boot time, hold the power button until complete shutdown (~ 10sec), go to recovery, then backup and restore -> advanced restore -> restore boot, restore boot and restart phone
Change logs:
v 2.5 - Removed languages. Russian left (default), English, Ukrainian, Belarusian.
- New animation bottles with black background
- Select the photo to contact redesigned the square (960x960), display photo on incoming and outgoing calls left fullscreen.
- Changed the display style "often called" in contacts and phone. In the previous version with high-quality photos were strong lag when switching tabs.
- Settings for developers changed, selecting animation.
- Disable pop-up message when headphones are connected, the volume of excess.
v.2
- Holo.black style mms/sms, people, calendar, todo, notebook
- New style: Phone, dialpad, widget power control
- More information contact on the screen incoming and outgoing call
- In launcher new folder icon and background, larger icons
- Black style boot animation
- Return standard animations, new animation(1.5) in patch
- Updated Google apps, SuperSu
- Pre-installed latest offline speech recognition English, Russian
- Added Russian translation in some applications
- Patches different battery indicator (see links)
v. 1.5
- In launcher removed Google search bar, desktop grid 4×5
- Standard animation windows, transitions, and pop-up windows replaced with fly and flip
- Battery indicator percent (when charging also shown interest)
- Removed message about the lack of sim card when you reboot
- Slightly Improved the work Auto Brightness
v. 1.0
- Working with Auto Brightness. Set accurate readings and sensor lighting adjustment
- Setting the lower threshold brightness set to the lowest possible value
- Full-screen photo of the contact incoming and outgoing call (720×1280)
- Engineer mode and advanced settings menu in the settings Developer
- Advanced menu reboot
- The camera records video in mp4
- Long sms not be converted to MMS
- Choosing attachment mms to 1MB
- Russian search for a contact in the dialpad the first letters of the contact
- Google keyboard +
- Google voice search and voice input
- Removed Chinese apps
- File hosts ad filter
- root supersu init.d busybox
Deodexed Stock Rom made by MaximCSKA-for CWM/TWRP
This is the Stock Rom and it has been deodexed by MaximCSKA (@4pda). You can download it from here.
Instructions on how to install it via CWM:
Put the firmware zip on the SD-card
Turn off the phone
Hold the volume up key + power to enter recovery
We perform:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset -> All User Data delete
- Wipe Cache Partition -> Wipe cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
Next Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard -> choose the firmware and install it
After flashing the phone will reboot. You will have to wait some time until the boot.
If the phone hangs on the boot screen at boot time, hold the power button until complete shutdown (~ 10sec), go to recovery, then backup and restore -> advanced restore -> restore boot, restore boot and restart phone
Perfomance Project v5.03 [Based on the .141101 Stock Rom] made by MaximCSKA-for CWM/TWRP
This ROM is a modified version of the .141101 stock ROM. It was modified by MaximCSKA(@4pda). You can download it from here.
Changes made:
- Rooted
- Suitable for all versions of phone
- LED indicator fully working
- Backlight keys works
- All stock chips saved
- Remove all unnecessary applications
- Fonts of KitKat
- Statusbar of Zound MoD
- The firmware uses of alternative radio firmware Pandawill (port Zoppo)
- Emphasis was placed between performance and power saving
- New battery tewaks (improved energy efficiency in the active mode works)
- Fixed bug with USSD Queries
- Little fixed translation
- Wallpapers of KitKat default
- New Xperia keyboard of MiUi
- Boot animation set as Google
- Integrated Baidu does instead UC Browser
- Gallery and camera from Android 4.3
- Integrated applications "Album" and "Movies" from Sony
- Integrated audio engine Pure Audio 2.0
- Stock app "Notes" is replaced by a beautiful Notes by RL
Credits go to MaximCSKA, Shornik15 and AlexFlud
Pandawill ROM V2 [Based on the .141101 Stock Rom] made by Miljenko-for CWM/TWRP
This Rom is based on the .141101 firmware and the changes were made by Miljenko. You can download it from here
Change log:
Changelog V2
- New base and kernel from Thl.W200.140111.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589T
- new modem taken from zopo and modified to work with W200
etc.
Framework is same as in V1. on first sight everything is same, but there are some changes under the hood.
CHANGELOG V1
- Flashable CWM/TWRP zip
- Busybox enabled
- init.d enabled
- Deodex APP and Framework
- Zipalign APKs
- GAPPS included
- Faster gps lock times
- Pandawill bootanimation
- Pandawill wallpapers
- Framework edit
- Apps cleaned
thlmobile said:
Why THL W200 camera pixel is lower than the THL W100.
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That is a great question! But all the sites that i've looked shows this camera specs =)
I have another great question. .
Why they release almost same phone with a new name? thl w100 is very similar.
societies ocrimii
W100 display is 4.5inch and 1.2 ghz. Everything looks great about this phone, especially the price for this performance, but...
Accessories 2 x 1750mAh Battery
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i really hope this is a mistake.1.5 procc with 1750mAh battery...
mroussev said:
W100 display is 4.5inch and 1.2 ghz. Everything looks great about this phone, especially the price for this performance, but...
i really hope this is a mistake.1.5 procc with 1750mAh battery...
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Yep, 1750mAh battery would be a problem...
I dont understand latest THL models policy. Everthing after thl w8 and w100 is just not worth it...
W8+ has a bigger res ,1gb memory , SAME battery and is 50$ more expensive then w8. So less performance(because of resolution), 12gb for the price of 50$ (32gb card class10 is about 30$) and with same battery so less standby time.
W8 beyond has 1.5 proc so FHD will not be so much of a problem. But battery is same 2000 mAh and on top of that comes with only one in package...
W9 has 0.7 Inch bigger screen and only +300mAh bigger battery....And 5.7 is too big for me.
W200 at first sight looks like great deal - HD only res +1.5 processor =great game performance, 8gb memory and only 199$. But...only one battery on package and 1750mAh.... I just decided that this will be my new phone and this batter kills my enthusiasm....
mroussev said:
I dont understand latest THL models policy. Everthing after thl w8 and w100 is just not worth it...
W8+ has a bigger res ,1gb memory , SAME battery and is 50$ more expensive then w8. So less performance(because of resolution), 12gb for the price of 50$ (32gb card class10 is about 30$) and with same battery so less standby time.
W8 beyond has 1.5 proc so FHD will not be so much of a problem. But battery is same 2000 mAh and on top of that comes with only one in package...
W9 has 0.7 Inch bigger screen and only +300mAh bigger battery....And 5.7 is too big for me.
W200 at first sight looks like great deal - HD only res +1.5 processor =great game performance, 8gb memory and only 199$. But...only one battery on package and 1750mAh.... I just decided that this will be m new phone and this batter kills m enthusiasm....
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I'm in the same situation! If it was a 2000mAh battery at least would be an excelent phone! But this battery wont last a day =/ i saw in some sites that the battery COULD be 1800mAh, but only 50mAh isn't a big deal...
I just hope that this info is not exactly right and battery is completely different. If they put something like 2500mAh to this will became BEST china phone for the money,even if it is more expensive. Or other option , to have a option for bigger battery plus back panel replacement because of bigger battery...
But i really doubt it for this options. W100 has 1800mAh battery, and i am pretty sure that both phones will share same battery. The just added bigger screen and processor, thats it. Which is just a shame...
mroussev said:
I just hope that this info is not exactly right and battery is completely different. If they put something like 2500mAh to this will became BEST china phone for the money,even if it is more expensive. Or other option , to have a option for bigger battery plus back panel replacement because of bigger battery...
But i really doubt it for this options. W100 has 1800mAh battery, and i am pretty sure that both phones will share same battery. The just added bigger screen and processor, thats it. Which is just a shame...
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i agree, but they have delayed the delivery to july 20, maybe something diferent appears =)
Has anyone bought this phone already??
If so can anyone give their opinion??
Best regards
What is the difference between THL W200 and THL W100?
Hi, i've ordered w200 from pandawill - it was in stock. I am waiting for the confirmation of the shipment.
I will write down more info once i get it in hand.
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slowtorrent said:
Hi, i've ordered w200 from pandawill - it was in stock. I am waiting for the confirmation of the shipment.
I will write down more info once i get it in hand.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk 2
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thanks, i am really looking forward to it:good:
Jessica18 said:
What is the difference between THL W200 and THL W100?
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Basically, W200 has bigger screen and more powerful processor and GPU.
slowtorrent said:
Hi, i've ordered w200 from pandawill - it was in stock. I am waiting for the confirmation of the shipment.
I will write down more info once i get it in hand.
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I am very curious about battery life...
I've ordered one of these on a spanish store as well, should be arriving in 2 weeks.
I'll let you know how it went by then.
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I found this on a Youtube review.
Pretty interesting, to be honest.
ThL W200
Hey Guys ,
listen i've orderd the ThL W200 today from China24Shop in just 190$ .
you think i screwed? the Phone looks just great but im afraid from the battery. what you think?
I should try to change the order to ThL W8 ? its also 190$ .
Nope, this phone lookns really nice in terms of performance and battery should be ok for 1 day.
I am confused between thl w8 beyond and thl w200
difference -
1. FHD in w8 beyond vs 720p in w200
2. $225 vs $190
3 battery 1750 vs 2000
Is there any other difference ? and what do you guys suggest, FHD is really that good ? even if it drains battery , i have thl w7 with 720p , and i dont see any bad display, it looks ok .
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also , all THL phones or most of them are wcdma 850/2100, is there any good chinese phone upto 250$ which is good in config but supports wcdma 850/1900/2100 ?
Manan79 said:
I am confused between thl w8 beyond and thl w200
difference -
1. FHD in w8 beyond vs 720p in w200
2. $225 vs $190
3 battery 1750 vs 2000
Is there any other difference ? and what do you guys suggest, FHD is really that good ? even if it drains battery , i have thl w7 with 720p , and i dont see any bad display, it looks ok .
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also , all THL phones or most of them are wcdma 850/2100, is there any good chinese phone upto 250$ which is good in config but supports wcdma 850/1900/2100 ?
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The THL W200 should be the beast to aim for.
The 2000 battery will make up for it, definitely.
King Rom 3.0 Evolution
This is the version to install from CWM recovery
valid for all models of Star N9500
The problem with Lcd and Camera drivers will never be a problem. First in the world I solved the problem.
You only need to know before installing what is the combination of LCD driver - camera of your mobile phone. Know that during the setup wizard, the installer will ask you what is your driver combination.
Links to everything that is required for proper installation can be found in the following paragraphs.
An introduction is dueIf you are looking for a Rom that only changes the look and feel of the phone, which has a nice logo Samsung, or other (which I think is really pathetic), or having many beautiful colorful icons and also some beautiful 3D effects and maybe even makes a good coffee… then don't download my Rom is not for you!
But if you are looking for fluidity and speed, if you want a gps fix in a few seconds, if you want a wi fi stable and fast, if you want the best performance from your phone, then download it, this is your Rom!!
Features of the King Rom 3.0 Evolution
Root
Deodex
Kernel (boot.img) modified with real support init.d
ClockworkMod Recovery already installed on restart
Zipalign at every boot
Sqlite optimization at every boot
Smoother and faster
Absolutely minimal app in the system
Extremely stable
Improved from stock in every aspect
Optimized
Busybox
SuperSu
New Boot Animation
New Logo.bin
Build.prop optimized
Gps.conf optimized
Gps engaging the satellites*in a few seconds
Hosts file modified
Scripts and Tweaks listed in the following section.
Changed several system app (Launcher, Internet Browser, Audio Player, Calendar, Calculator, Email, File Manager, Sound Recorder, Torch) and replace them with other extremely more efficient.
Added a package Sony Media reworked for this device that optimizes beyond imagination every aspect of multimedia (see specifications below):
Features SONY Media Tweaks:
Soundenhancement
Clear Audio+
Clear Bass
Clear Stereo
Dynamic Normalizer
ClearPhase(Actived by default)
xLoud(Actived by default)
Surround Sound VPT
Bravia Engine 2/X-Reality for Photo & Movies
And many more
List of the improvements practiced:
New Wifi connect speed tweak
Allow Dalvik to use JIT Compiler
Enable Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband
Better Flashlight intensity & camera-flash quality
Overall improved performance and battery life
Increased sensitivity of the touchscreen
Less RAM usage through the Zipalign at*every boot
Reduced /dbdata, /data, /sdcard use of *.db files and faster database access.
Faster access to the disk through remount script
Improved network throughput using TCP tweaks and 3G tweaks
Less lags through LMK and VM Tweaks Tweak
Extremely improved the speed of read/write of sdcard
Cache cleaned up automatically on every boot
Navigation faster internet (EDGE, 3G, WLAN, VPN).
Compression and decompression of the web site for a lower use of data and surfing more fluent
Increased the power of the network signal so as not to have fallen during phone calls
Faster Download from Android Market/Google Play (all versions)
No more sudden disconnections while you surf the Internet
Audio Improvements in all (speaker, sound quality, etc.)
Improved quality photos via the Sony Bravia Engine technology
Introduced a host of other improvements, but it is not possible to list them all…
Scripts & Tweaks
After careful selection and long and patient work, in order to adapt to this device and delete all the conflicts I could insert different and will list only the main ones:
Adrenaline Engine
Loopy Smothness
Geeky Engine
Net-Fork
Supremacy
VelocityTweaks
SlaidyBoost
BeatsAudio
CosmisTweak LightSpeed
Introduction to the installation of the King Rom 3.0 Evolution
Before installing the Rom you need to make a backup of your device in case something goes wrong. Do it with MTKDroidTools flashabile with FlashTool.
Those who have already installed the recovery Cwm they can make a second directly from recovery.
For the first, here is a guide to the procedure of backup, for the latest version of MTKDroidTools and drivers necessary for the proper use of the application Backup with MtkDroid
Just this already, but if you want here is the guide for the second procedure to install the modified recovery Cwm How to install Cwm
If you like my work, please feel free to give me a thanks and if you want give me a drink...
Screenshots of presentation
King Rom 3.0 Evolution
If you like my work, please feel free to give me a thanks and if you want give me a drink...
Installation Guide
King Rom 3.0 Evolution
through Cwm recovery
Link to download the King Rom 3.0 Evolution version for CWM recovery:King Rom 3.0 Cwm version
See here
Before installing the Rom is necessary that you know what version of drivers Lcd and Camera is on your device, because the installation with incompatible drivers would inevitably lead the phone to the brick. During the installation process, my Touch Installer you will propose different combinations of drivers Lcd and Camera. Simply indicate which is the your, and the installer will continue its task.
If you do not know what is the drivers combination of your device, you can check it through this easy steps:
Open the numeric keypad of the phone (as if you have to dial a phone number)
Enter the combination * # * # 116 # * # *
A window will open which among the many things listed, will also present the version of your Camera and Lcd drivers.
If this procedure does not work (does not work on all versions of this device) then you just enter in "Factory Mode":
Turn off your phone
Holding down the volume down button (be careful! Volume -), press the power
As soon as the phone is starting, you can leave the power button whilst continuing to hold down the volume button -
It will open a window with the words "factory mode" followed by one with various items, as in this example
You can leave the volume button
Now the volume button will need for scroll through the menu items
Go to "version" and enter by pressing the home button (middle bottom)
Now between the various items that appear on the screen there will also be those of your camera and LCD drivers (if you do not see scroll with the volume key that are below)
Now we are ready to install the King Rom
You may have already downloaded the zip file from the link above and copied the zip file in SD card.
Restart your device in Cwm recovery and make a backup of your device.
Then always from Cwm perform a full wipe:
-> Wipe data / factory reset
-> Wipe cache partition
-> Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
-> Advanced -> Wipe Battery Stats
-> Mounts and storage -> format system
-> Mounts and storage -> format EMMC
to make sure you have no problems!
You are ready to install the King Rom from Cwm with the usual:
-> Install zip from sdcard.
Will start the installation process with the touch controls. Be guided by the Touch Installer and when will be asked what is yours drivers combination, simply indicate which is the your from those listed, and the installer will complete the installation.
At the end of this at the request of the installer confirm that you want to reboot into CWM recovery and from here again:
-> Wipe cache partition
-> Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot and enjoy your new King Rom!
Enjoy my work. It's really powerful and optimized. Enjoy!!
P.S. I'm Italian and sorry if I have not written in good English
If you like my work, please feel free to give me a thanks and if you want give me a drink...
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Hi @Olidan
Awesome work :good:
Why have you been hiding from the mtk soc community :laugh:
Someone with your obvious skills would be very welcome :fingers-crossed:
Maybe you could advise many of us here
See Here MT65xx ROM Porting
Thanks Again
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Samsung Galaxy SL i9003 Full DDLF2 Performance and Battery Duration Guide (Clean Flashing; Rooting; Custom Kernel and ClockWork Mod Recovery)
Greetings everyone!
As promised i've updated this tutorial (sorry for the 6 Months delay).
Download this Tutorial (*.pdf File) http://www.mediafire.com/view/ay0kfbtcd2ap6dm/rgxHost_i9003_DDLF2_Complete_Tutorial.pdf
Device: Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
ROM(s): Full DDLF2 (XWKPG or XXKPE) (Note that Deodex file won't Work for XWKPG or XXKPE)
Target: Get Best Battery Duration; Good System Performance and Less Bloatware as Possible. (Including EXT4 for some Extra Performance)
Using: Universal ClockWork Mod Recovery and Custom Kernel (By BCK)
Log:
* Fixed some improper steps;
* Added some recommended aplications and tips that can enhance the performance and fix some system bugs (i.e: Preventing the Full RAM Crash and Restart issue);
* Added Links for XWKPG or XXKPE ROMs wich seem to be unavailable elsewhere.
* Changed the Tutorial Method to work with almost every Rom while supporting DDLF2 Rom (Including How to Perform a Clean Install / Flash)
[Special Thanks to]:
"XDA_Bam": (For his simplest combined CWM + CF-ROOT and Kernel file. Made everything a lot easier).
"sgatechwork": For the Best Gingerbread Rom cooked for our i9003. (And if i'm not mistaken he also owns the credit of the Deodexing Files)
[To Download Before Proceeding]
:: Your Gingerbread Stock Rom ::
DDLF2 FULL (Original Thread): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329200
Mirror Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/u96833iufz64auo/DDLF2_Full_(PIT,BOOTLOADER,PDA,PHONE,CSC).zip
[DDLF2 DEODEX] (Mirror Link): http://www.mediafire.com/download/m44e62zsryvcvlo/Deodex_DDLF2_Cwm.zip
[DDLF2 Delete Unwanted Files]: (Mirror Link) http://www.mediafire.com/download/h2aby5sf3pyhpt5/DeleteUnwantApp_Cwm-New.zip
Other Roms
XWKPG (Mirror Link): http://www.mediafire.com/download/27006o6h38kecc2/I9003XWKPG_I9003DBTKP2_DBT.zip
XXKPE (Mirror Link): http://www.mediafire.com/download/72ah13hizi7aok6/XXKPE.zip
:: BAM Universal CF-Root (Incl: CWM + CF-ROOT + Custom Kernel) ::
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355675
Mirror Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/5ejxf1xznub8eaz/PDA_BCK_CWM_universal_beta15.tar
Note: Since i couldn't get some links for original threads, Files and/or ROM's i'm providing my own links for them.
If by some reason i may be violating any terms, please let me know by sending me a message indicating wich file or files are causing any problem, and or to wich thread(s) they should be pointing to.
Furtherwards the files i'm providing were downloaded from the original sources including Sammobile. (wich sometime get their links unavailable). They are EXACTLY the same as their source and are intended to be kept that way.
[WARNING]
By proceeding with the following tutorial you aknowledge that i will not be held responsible if your device gets bricked or gets any other sort of damage.
Although the intent of this tutorial is to help people out and have the most for their devices. Just proceed accordingly.
Always Remember to:
- Make a Backup of your EFS;
- Never mess up with ODIN checkboxes;
- Never Unplug your device whenever it is flashing;
- Have ClockWork Mod Recovery (or TWRP Recovery) so you don't end up without knowing how to restore your device;
- Read all the steps carefully.
TUTORIAL
[BEFORE PROCEDING]
Note: If you Miss your device Drivers Please Install Samsung Kies First.
1. [BACKUP YOUR EFS FOLDER]
For Best Results Create a EFS Backup as: *tar / *.tar.gz / *.img / and a direct copy of the EFS Folder.
Thread on how to Backup and Restore your EFS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329937
Note: There are some application at Google Play that can also do it for You. (i.e: Galaxy SL Unlock or GSII_Repair, etc)
2. [BACKUP YOUR SD CARD]
Formatting your External SDCard is important, but not required.
Therefore you may not perform a Backup but removing SDCard before Flashing is advised.
[FLASHING THE ROM]
Note: This guide refers methods for "ClockWork Mod Recovery" (CWM)
1) Remove your SDCard (if you've not done it already)
2) Reboot Into CWM or TWRP Recovery (If you don't have it search for the Proper Recovery for your Device)
Booting into "Recovery"
(Press and Hold) Vol. Up + Home Button + Power Button (Release after the 1st Logo is Shown)
3) Under CWM Recovery Select under the following Menus:
<"Main Menu"> :: "Wipe Cache Partition"
<"Advanced"> :: "Wipe Dalvik Cache" (then return to 1st Menu)
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format Cache"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format Data"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format System"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format DataData"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format SDCard"
<"Mounts and Storage"> :: "Format EMMC"
4) Return to Main Menu and Perform a "Factory Reset".
5) Remove USB Cable and Reboot your device into "Download Mode".
Booting into "Download Mode"
(Press and Hold) Vol. Down + Home Button + Power Button (Release only when it Loads under "Download Mode")
6) Open Odin
7) [ODIN] Under [PIT / OPS] Load your "*.pit" File (i.e: "latona_20110114.pit")
8) Restart Your Device. Once You Get the "Black Screen", Remove the Battery and Boot into CWM.
9) [ODIN] Load Rom Files
Note:If you come from other a Custom Rom, you may have to Flash Original Firmware 1st.
Note: Always Double Check if you're Loading the Files (Bootloader, PDA, Phone/Modem and CSC) in the proper Place.
Note: While the operation is running Do NOT Remove your USB Cable or Disconnect Your Battery untill you see the "PASS!" message on the top left corner.
Note: To prevent Flash Failures; always use High Quality USB Cables; and before pressing Start Put down your device and don't touch it untill the operation is complete!
You may check Loaded Files example bellow (for Full DDLF2 ROM).
i.e:
[BootLoader]: "APBOOT_I9003DDLF2_CL1153545_REV08_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
[PDA]: "CODE_I9003DDLF2_CL1153545_REV08_user_low_ship.tar.md5"
[Phone]: "MODEM_I9003DDLE1_REV_00_CL1149304.tar.md5"
[CSC]: "GT-I9003-MULTI-CSC-ODDLF2_RST.tar.md5"
10) [ODIN]
Note a) If you come from Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean or KitKat (Custom) Roms; it is advised to select "Re-Partition" Checkbox.
Note b) Make sure you have not Selected/de-Selected any Checkboxes (except the one refered at "a" above).
Never change anything if you don't have no idea what they are for.
Specially "Phone EFS Clear". This will literally kill the ability to use your device as a Phone.
Also note that Only a Box or Samsung Service can restore your IMEI if this ("Phone EFS Clear") happens to be Selected.
11) Now that you've Double Checked Everything put Down your Device, Press "Start" and Read the Next Step.
12) When your device completes the procedure above, wait for it to load the 2nd Boot Logo (Usually Animated).
Note that the device may load automatically under recovery to Access, Install and Configure CSC.
If it doesn't then: once the 2nd Logo Starts, count to 3, remove your Battery and Boot your Device under Recovery (Not CWM at the Moment - Reason found Bellow).
This will make sure that the CSC is Installed and Properly Configured (Except if there are any issues with your device, or if you've skipped any of the operations mentioned above).
Note: If you've Flashed Stock Firmware: Know that after you Flash Stock Firmware You lose "ClockWork Mod Recovery". Therefore you must flash it again.
So let's Flash CWM with CF-Root and Custom Kernel (ClockWork Mod Recovery; with Root Permissions and Custom Kernel).
[FLASHING CWM, CUSTOM KERNEL AND ROOT THE DEVICE] (1 File Steps)
1) Remove USB Cable; Power Off your Device and Boot into "Download Mode".
2) Connect your USB Cable, Reset Odin Settings and Under ["PDA"] Load the Following File: "PDA_BCK_CF-root_universal_beta15rc8.tar"
Thread for PDA_BCK_CF-Root_universal: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355675
3) Put Down your Device and Press Start.
4) Once Completed you now have (A rooted Device with Custom Kernel and CWM Recovery).
Your device shall Reboot into CWM Recovery; if it doesn't Reboot it into Recovery and Perform a Factory Reset Again.
Just to clarify: By Performing this "Factory Reset" (Again) you prevent some Errors like:
- Phone Lagging (Specially While Sliding Between Application Pages)
- Getting some configs from previous flashing
Although some sort of lagging will always be present sometimes.
Remember that this is not an ICS, JB or KK Rom nor LoLaTiOn GingerBread that runs ultra fast!
Those Roms are freaking Good (besides some bugs here and there) and i could only recommend them if you use your phone in a "Always Connected to Charger" State.
i.e: your Car as a Multi Functional Stereo; Mp3 Player; GPS and Phone.
Still You will Kill for sure your Battery! (Eventually... Mine Got Fat! Too Much Fast Food (i mean Fast Roms! =) )
P.S: No disrespect for their work wich i apreciate so much. (I'm sure you understand what i mean)
[REMOVING BLOATWARE] [Deodexing] (ONLY For DDLF2)
There are some different ways to accomplish this.
I'm pointing 2 easiest ways, since i didn't get into Deodexing (for Experts) myself.
Remember: This Deodexing tutorial is only for DDLF2 ROM !!! (Wich i USe by the way)
1st Method:
Download "DeleteUnwantApp_Cwm-New.zip" copy to your SDCard and Flash Under CWM Recovery.
This will delete some pre-selected applications. Maybe the safest method for completely inexperienced people.
2nd Method:
1) Copy "Deodex_DDLF2_Cwm.zip" to your SDCard
2) Boot your Device into Recovery (You can now use CWM Application to do it)
Note: Within the application you can boot either to Recovery or Download Mode.
3) Under CWM Recovery Select: Flash ZIP from SDCard; Go to the Folder where you've previously copied "Deodex_DDLF2_Cwm.zip"
Select it and flash it.
4) After it completes the operation, reboot your device and Install "ES File Explorer". (Found on Google Play)
Note: Or just open your favourite File Explorer. Although i made this tutorial for specific applications. (Including "ES File Explorer")
Reason: The applications i mentioned don't give me issues... (Errors or Bugs), and they are extremely usefull somehow and/or fast (with the lowest resource consumption as possible).
5) On the Top Left Corner you have a "List" Button.
- Enable: "Root Explorer" and press that Label Text to pop-up some extra options.
- Select: Mount R/W
- Set "/system" as RW (After you remove undesired applications Place it back under RO)
Note:
"RW" Stands for: "Re-Writable"
"RO" Stands for: "Read Only"
6) Go back to the "List" Button and Select "Library" > "APP"
7) On the Top Click where you see "User Apps", and select: "System Apps"
8) Remove the Applications that you don't use.
Note that not everything can or shall be removed! Some are part of the system itself.
Best thing to do is to note down the application names that you dont like.
Here's a List of some Applications you can Safely Remove:
- Google Maps;
- Talk;
- Gmail (Email Apk);
- Layar;
- Calculator;
- Samsung Apps;
- ThinkFree Office;
- *Youtube;
Note: I wouldnt remove "youtube" if you will youse it later. If you remove it and try to install Youtube from the Market (at least with DDLF2 Rom) the system will Crash on Minimize Video and Reboot.
Other Custom ROMs by some unknown reason run YouTube Perfectly.
9) Removing Several System Applications at Once:
- Press and Hold one of the Applications you want to remove (This will Enable Multiple Selection);
- Then Select the others;
- Press the Garbage Bin on the Bottom ("Uninstall")
- Confirm that you wish to Uninstall and Wait for the Application to Complete.
- Skip Errors / Force Close(s)
Note: It is possible that the device Restarts during this operation.
If so, re-check the application you want to Uninstall.
10) Once Completed Restore "/system" to Read Only ("RO").
On the Top Left Corner you have a "List" Button.
- Go to: Tools.
- You may leave Root Explorer Option Enabled if you prefer that way.
- Press "Root Explorer" Label Text to pop-up the extra options.
- Select: Mount R/W
- Set "/system" as RO
11) Done! ...or if you want to go further into perfecting...
12) The following steps are not necessary... Personally i do them anyway just to ensure the system will Work Properly without the Applications i've Removed.
- Reboot Under CWM and Perform a "Factory Reset"
- Reboot to System and Test Everything.
[PREPARING YOUR SYSTEM FOR EVERYDAY USE] + [INSTALLING RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS] + [TWEAKING THE DEVICE]
"Some Information" ("Installing Tweaking Applications")
Like mentioned before this tutorial aims for a balance between Performance and Battery Duration.
As some of you already know Gingerbread is amazing for Battery Duration, although it's not the fastest Rom and unfortunly it has also a terrible Task Manager.
Therefore i'm including some applications to tweak your device so you can achieve the balance that you can't find in any other Custom Rom.
i.e: Cyanogen based Roms who Consumes a Lot of battery.
"Applications List" ("Installing Tweaking Applications")
Im not going to talk about every single one as this tutorial aims mostly for Performance and Battery Duration.
Bellow you'll find a brief description of some things you can do with the following applications.
- "CPU Master Pro" (Not Free - Unfortunely) or Similar Application that can set CPU Frequency Profiles like (Charging; Screen Off; In Call; Low Battery and Temperature Over-Heat)
- "SGS Tools" (Mostly for advanced users) This application can Remove Boot Sounds; and fix your GPS Location so it locates faster. Has also a ".prop" Editor, and some aditional advanced features in there! Just Freaking usefull!
- "Twilight" (Screen Dimmer) (Red Light Dimmer; with Profiling Options. Very Good and Free Application)
- "Busybox" or "Busybox X" (Not 100% necessary, but Recommended. Some applications require their installation)
- "ES File Explorer" (For me the Best File Explorer. Fast; Usefull; Visually Pleaseant)
- "Task Manager" (To Improve your device Performance. Your device seems not to reboot anymore when it uses all ammout of RAM. You simply won't let it happen!)
- "Nemus Launcher" (Fast Fast Launcher! With low Resource Consuption)
- "XDA Free" (Your Favourite Forum Application! Where you can rate and thank this thread wich gave me some hours of work; post your questions (read Forum Rules 1st is Important); ask for support; make new buddies; etc...)
"Setting Up Applications"
CPU Master Pro: (Paid)
Ok this will be "al gusto" (configured the way you prefer), but i'm going to point some of my own tips.
If you want to do further research follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767797
If you want to take a shotcut...
Then here's some resumed info. (So you can manage your profiles perfectly).
:["Scalings"]:
"Scalings" manage the CPU Behaviour.
Therefore they will help you get the most performance and battery duration.
There are several scalings (including custom Scalings), but i'm going to point out the one's who can really make some havoc and productive effect for the everyday user.
["Smartass v2"]: Is the balance between Battery Duration and Performance.
["Performance"]: Gets the most response as possible.
["Conservative"]: Usefull whenever you need to use your device for longer periods, and/or when you don't have a charger nearby for a long time.
"Setting up CPU Master Pro" Profiles
Open the app Go to Profiles Tab:
The Profiles bellow are the ones who can save some severe battery duration.
Set these profiles "Screen Off" and "In Call"
"Screen Off"
Min Freq: 300 Mhz
Max Freq: 300 Mhz
Scaling: "Conservative" or "Smartass v2"
Note: If you need your device to wake up faster change Max Freq. to: 600 or 800 Mhz.
Both work pretty well, they just differ on battery duration and wake up response.
"In Call"
Min. Freq.: 600 Mhz
Max. Freq.: 600 Mhz
Note: If you go Bellow 600Mhz you may end up in making a longer phone call since your device wont respont so fast. (Usually Lagging)
- Memmory Manager (JRummy) (Partially Free)
- Open the Application and set it to "Moderate" (Higher Values can Crash the System).
- Set it to "Apply on Boot"
Note: The after this i never had the "Full Ram Bug (Crash and Restart) issue anymore."
Note: This application has more usefull features although under the paid version only.
Either way you will notice a better performance just by changing to Moderate.
[OTHER] Script to Increase Battery Duration
Info: This thread bellow will something similar to the CPU Master Pro Profiles.
If you cannot find a better solution for CPU Master Pro Application, then you might want to try this. (Follow the thread link bellow)
Original Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2371715
Extended thanks for the pdf format.
Keep it up.
No worries.
Im glad i could help. :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA Free mobile app
Thank!
hi rgxHost,
i help my wife to upgrade to XXLE4 (Straight from Froyo) and stuck without rooting the phone (flashed but with wifi error).
she encounters video playback problem (not as smooth as Froyo, some ugly scene transitions).
i want to go back to Froyo, but could not find any installation files anymore (all dead links).
i guess i will try to mess with DDLF2.
Thanks for the guide.
Hello,
Im very sorry for repplying just now.
Within so many threads, I completely lost track on this one.
Links from Sammobile are usually dead, but if you ask them they make the links alive for you.
Froyo is not what you're Looking for due to compatibilities. (Applications, Performance, Bugs, etc).
for Performance:
DDLF2 Properly Tweaked, will give you tons of battery duration, device performance, but lacking the use of newer applications.
Custom Rom will do the Opposite. If you go for a Custom Rom.
Go for Nameless Rom. But make a variety of "efs" Backups. To prevent imei losses.
If you Experience YouTube crashes on DDLF2:
1) Root your device;
2) Install ES File Explorer;
3) Under the menu Click, "Root Explorer"; and make "/" and "system" re-writable. ("rw").
4) Go to the Following Path:
/system/framework or /system/apps
5) Long Press YouTube Icon (So you can select: "Uninstall"). Fully Uninstall YouTube (All Installdd Versions).
6) Set the File Explorerto Read Only Again and Restart the Device.
7) Install YouTube from Google Play and You are Good to Go.
Note:
If you still have issues there's a slight chance that your Custom Kernel could be causing such Issue.
Simply Flash a Different Custom Kernel for your Device. (i9003)
ok successfully flashed without CSC (DDLF2) 'cause i was not able to extract CSC file.
ROM works very good. I think it is faster then CM11 I had before.
is there any sense to flash XWKPG or XXKPE? what for? I have my native language on DDLF2 and Region settings so..
could You give me some piece of theory?
Thanks hitten to the OP!
---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 AM ----------
one more question..
Is it necessary to deodex this rom to gain ability to remove bloatware?
I didn't do so on the other devices before (they were newer ones) - only root and Solid Explorer with root rights.
All download links are dead...
YOUR ONE STOP THREAD FOR ALL S4 I9505 ROM'S & TWEAKSTHE ULTIMATE BATTERY PROLONGING TWEAKS - MADE BY @SHADE5THE OP ALWAYS HAS LATEST UPDATES - THANKS TO @_BON_BON
Logo will be added back soon
LATEST ROM's & ESSENTIALS FOR I9505
1) AOSP 6.0 Marshmallow ROM by the JCD Team 14-03-2016
Optimized
2) Optimised CM 13 ROM built by the JDCTeam 25-05-2016
3) Resurrection ROM v5.6.8 built by @TJSteveMX 02-05-2016
4) Official TWRP Recovery v3.0.2-0 by the TeamWin 05-04-2016
5) GApp's of your choice (select ARM) (Updated daily!)
6) Dynamic Busybox Installer and updater script, by @_Bon_Bon
LATEST TWEAKS DOWNLOAD LINKS
1) Unofficial CM12.1 Alucard Kernel & sTweaks (flashable) 20-01-2016
All features may not work! This isn't officially supported on any other ROM than the OptimizedCM12.1!
2) Bon_Bon's "build.prop" tweaks 14-6-2015
3) Shade5's sTweaks Undervolt settings 14-6-2015
4) AntaresOne's Camera Crash Fix 19-6-2015
5) TrueStereo Mod by @FPSUsername (Also check his signature for a good balanced Alucard profile!)
6) XPOSED for Lollipop & Marshmallow (Official) by @Rovo89
LIST OF ALL GUIDES
1) How to make Any Rom Awesom-er RE-REVAMPED by @_Bon_Bon
2) S4 i9505 Undervolting Guide by @Shade5
3) AMOLED & Hardware tweaks Guide -by @Shade5
4) Camera tweaks guide - by @Shade5
5) Compilation of mods and useful scripts by @_Bon_Bon
6) sTweaks Kernel tweaking for everyday performance - by @Shade5
7) The_Thing I9505 PlugIn by @_Bon_Bon
8) Alucard's Kernel setting's by @Shade5
9) How to update your modem/bootloader by @_Bon_Bon
XDA:DevDB Information
S4 Awesome(er) SuperTweaks, Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
Shade5, _Bon_Bon
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2015-07-16
Last Updated 2016-06-01
This GUIDE is aimed at users who want to REDUCE HEATING/TEMPERATURE & get LONGER BATTERY LIFE on all versions of the RR ROM
(It wont affect your AnTuTu scores much & you will be able to use your phone for hours without your battery, phone or fingers burning up)
NOTE: My tweaks are related to HARDWARE (CPU, GPU, IO & Screen) & not the software's power consumption
PRINCIPLE OF TWEAKS: : [1] Undervolting the CPU - to draw less power & run cooler
All the below steps will only take about 5 minutes to complete (& another 5 minutes if you need to install the Kernel)
STEP 1 - Flash ALUCARD's Kernel V3.4.108 (if you haven't already done so) from here (Thank's to @_Bon_Bon for the latest Kernel & permission to use his work)
Boot into recovery & flash the Zip (just like you flashed your ROM) - you will not lose any data at all
__________________________________________________
STEP 2 (AUTO MODE)
If you wish to get ALL my Kernel Tweaks in ONE STEP simply download this file OR download the default.zip (you need to unzip it) attachment
Save it to the root of your INTERNAL MEMORY (see screenshot on where it should be - you may already have a file with the same name there - please delete it)
Now open sTweaks -> select the BACKUP OR RESTORE tab -> Press RESTORE NOW
Wait 30 seconds.....
Now REBOOT -> open STWEAKS -> CPU Voltage - click Check the CPU Voltage are same as below (to be sure the settings are active) :good:
ALTERNATIVELY:....... (Manual mode - so you are involved in what is happening )
Open the sTweaks app -> CPU Voltage Control & put ON the CPU VOLTAGE MAIN SWITCH
Now set voltages as below:
NOTE: (these are for a PVS2 & above chipset found in over 90% of i9505's)
IF you face any freezing+lines on screen (it is because of others tweaks/settings - please stick to just using my Kernel settings)
IF freezing still persists it means you have a PVS1 or PVS0 chip - simply add +25mV to each setting if that's the case
378 kHz 750000 uV
486 kHz 750000 uV
594 kHz 750000 uV
702 kHz 775000 uV
810 kHz 812500 uV
918 kHz 825000 uV
1026 kHz 850000 uV
1134 kHz 875000 uV
1242 kHz 887500 uV
1350 kHz 912500 uV
1458 kHz 950000 uV
1566 kHz 975000 uV
1674 kHz 1012500 uV
1782 kHz 1062500 uV
1890 kHz 1100000 uV
Now go to the GPU tab in sTweaks & put on the " GPU VOLTAGE MAIN SWITCH"
Set GPU voltages as below
Level 1 895000 uV
Level 2 1000000 uV
Level 3 1100000 uV
Now Click on the CPU page & ensure ENABLE ON BOOT (Load all settings on Boot) & below it press LOAD ALL
REBOOT -> open STWEAKS -> CPU Voltage - click Check CPU Voltage (to be sure your above voltage settings are active) :good:
DONE !
I've overworked my phone for >100 hours & done over 55 full CPU/GPU stress tests with multiple CPU & benchmark tools to give you these STABLE final results.
With Games + Downloads + Benchmarking + Other apps + CPU Monitoring was running the CPU reached just 62C (see it in the screenshot attached)
I also took 2 back-to-back comparative benchmarks using AnTuTu & got 27,000 (an overall drop of just 6% from the initial 29,000)
RAM performance increases (cooler & more efficient) while Runtime & 3D performance loses out a little but this won't affect you unless you are into hardcore gaming/too much multi-tasking (if so then please do not reduce the GPU voltages)
Do share your results & experience - Happy tweaking folks! :highfive: & don't forget to hit that THANKS:good: button
This guide is aimed at users who want to get LONGER BATTERY LIFE on all versions of the RR ROM
(It wont affect your AnTuTu scores & you will be able to use your phone for hours without your battery burning up)
NOTE: This only tweaks the HARDWARE (CPU, Screen, Vibrator) & not the software's power consumption
PRINCIPLE OF TWEAKS:
1) Exploiting the AMOLED screen - to display more black (pixels off) thus increase battery life
2) Adjusting simple accessible settings - to improve performance/battery
All the below steps will only take about 5 minutes to complete from you SETTINGS MENU
_____________________________________________
MOBILE NETWORKS -> Preferred 3G/2G (unless you really want 4G)
MORE -> NFC (Off)
CONFIGURATIONS -> MISCELLANEOUS -> Widgets/CLOCK widget Setting(increase update freq) , Vibrator Intensity (40%)
CONFIGURATIONS -> BUTTONS -> Navigation Bar Buttons (OFF if using Hardware keys)
CONFIGURATIONS-> HARDWARE KEYS (Enable if BUTTONS is OFF) -> Backlight (Enable for 1 second)
THEMES -> Install "Nicholas' Blacked Out" theme & Also "Pitch Black" wallpaper (from PLAY STORE)
DISPLAY -> Adaptive Brightness (ON) , Sleep (15s or 30s) , Daydream (OFF) , Ambient Display (ON)
SOUND & NOTIFICATION -> Other Sounds -> Touch Sounds (OFF), Vibrate on touch (OFF), Vibrate (OFF)
DEVELOPER OPTIONS -> Window Animation Scale (1 or OFF), Transition Animation Scale (1 or OFF), Animator duration scale (1 or OFF)
SUPER SU# -> Settings -> Enable Su during boot (ON)
DONE !!! :good::good:
Screenshot's attached!
Don't forget to hit THANKS if I helped. :good::fingers-crossed:
p.s : This also works on other ROM's where you have similar settings that you can toggle/edit
.
How to make Any Rom Awesome-er
RE-REVAMPED
INDEX:
1. Before ROM Install
2. After ROM Install
3. Recommended and useful Apps
4. Themes and personalization
All the download links can be found from the thread OP
A SAFE Odin version can be downloaded from this thread
Thanks to the developer!
1. Before ROM Install
Updating your Modem and Bootloader
I’ve already made a guide on how, why and where to download your Modem and bootloader files, so go check it out here
I’ve also made an up-to date thread with links to latest modems and bootloaders, here
Installing / Upgrading your recovery
Download and flash Official TWRP recovery 3.0.0
All TWRP recovery downloads for the JFLTEXX
Code:
[B] Features: [/B]
- It has touch screen support, for added convenience
- Works with all ROM installers
- Can be used to flash .zip and .img files
- Has added support for F2FS filesystems
- Has a beautiful UI
- It’s still being updated!
[B] How to install: [/B]
[B] If you already have TWRP v2.8.4 or higher installed: [/B]
1. Download and Unzip the TWRP-XXX-F2FS.tar.md5
2. Take out the recovery.img file and place it somewhere inside your phone
3. Boot into TWRP recovery
4. Go to Install -> Find and click the ‘Images...’ button
5. Browse to the image that you downloaded and select it
6. Choose recovery and swipe to flash
7. Done!
[B] If you have stock / other recovery installed: [/B]
1. Download Odin from the link above
2. Unzip the file you downloaded and open Odin3.exe
3. Power off your device completely
4. Turn on your device by pressing volume-up and the power buttons
5. Attach the device to your computer via a USB cable
6. Make sure Odin detects your device and click the AP button
7. Browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and start the flash
8. Done!
Then boot into recovery if not already there
Converting / formatting filesystems to F2FS
Formatting filesystems as F2FS is suggested, if your ROM / Kernel supports it
This is done to improve speed and storage lifespan.
Code:
Filesystems that | Which
you can convert | Method
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/cache | Format
/data | Format / Restore
/sdcard | Format
/system | Restore
/preload | Format
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EXT4 on /system is actually faster than F2FS, because it's a read only partition.
So, if you don't mess around with /system on a regular basis, converting it is not necessary.
Code:
[B] Converting filesystems through formatting: [/B]
1. Go to Wipe -> Advanced Wipe
2. Click the checkbox for the desired partition
3. Click Repair or Change File System
4. Now you can see the current filesystem format, if it’s already F2FS, can skip to step 6
5. Click ‘Change File System’ -> choose F2FS and swipe to change
6. Done!
[B] Converting filesystems through restoring a backup: [/B]
1. Go to Backup and choose the partition(s) you want to convert and back them up
2. Go to Wipe -> Advanced Wipe
3. Click the checkbox for the desired partition
4. Click Repair or Change File System
5. Now you can see the current filesystem format, if it’s already F2FS, can skip to step 10
6. Click ‘Change File System’ -> choose F2FS and swipe to change
7. Go to Settings and check: ”Use rm -rf instead of formatting”
8. Go to Restore and select the backup you made earlier
9. Restore the partition you converted to F2FS from that backup
10. Repeat above steps for all partitions you desire to convert / backed-up
11. Done!
Flash-able tweaks and mods
If you haven’t flashed your ROM and GAPPs yet, now is the time to do so
If the ROM doesn’t have a suggested GAPPs, choose Open GAPPs from the OP
List of MODs and tweaks you can Install:
Code:
1. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/unified-development/mod-true-stereo-t3110740"]TrueStereo Mod[/URL], by @FPSUsername
2. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/mod-thething-v0-2-3-t3169439"]The_Thing Mod[/URL], by me :P
3. Unofficial Alucard Kernel for CM12.1, by the JDCTeam and Alucard (Look in the OP)
4. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811"]XPOSED[/URL], by [user=4419114]@rovo89[/user] (Most ROM developers won’t support problems that you might encounter after installing XPOSED
5. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61892852&postcount=6"]Fstrim 3.0[/URL], from my compilation of MODs and useful scripts
6. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61892852&postcount=6"]SwaPa swap space Enabler / Disabler[/URL], from my compilation of MODs and useful scripts
7. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/busybox-bonbon-s-busybox-t3253400"]Busybox builds[/URL], by me :P
8. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916098"]MOAB, Adware, Malware, Spyware and Bloatware blocker[/URL], by @BSDgeek_Jake
Links for all of these can be also found in the OP
1. After ROM Install
Kernel and System tweaks
This section assumes that you have Alucard kernel installed, but some of the guides can be applied to systems without Alucards kernel.
You can get Official Alucard kernel from here
List of GUIDEs and Tweaks:
Code:
1. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61891946&postcount=2"]Undervolting guide[/URL], by [user=2062281]@Shade5[/user]
Through this guide, you can get some extra juice out of your phones
battery, without losing on performance too much
2. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61891964&postcount=3"]AMOLED & Hardware tweaks guide[/URL], by [user=2062281]@Shade5[/user]
A guide every S4 owner should follow, you can improve your battery life
by hours, without losing on performance [B] AT ALL [/B]
3. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61892305&postcount=5"]Camera tweaks guide[/URL], by [user=2062281]@Shade5[/user]
Do you have camera problems? No more! You can significantly decrease the
amount of frustration you have with you camera, by following this simple set of TIPs!
4. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61937937&postcount=24"]sTweaks Kernel tweaking for everyday performance[/URL], by [user=2062281]@Shade5[/user]
Tweaking the Android kernel is essential for achieving a better battery
life and performance. By following this guide, you can improve both easily!
5. [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62285460&postcount=116"]Alucard's Kernel setting's[/URL], by [user=2062281]@Shade5[/user]
Oh you thought we were done tweaking the kernel? Here’s another guide on
tweaking the Android kernel, to squeeze to last little droplets of power out of your phone!
6. [URL="https://mega.nz/#!uotDxCTT!2y_-OPMbffdGBpX9V_P8TJKrbcpV9U8I09icCuvX4fQ"]_Bon_Bon’s build.prop tweaks[/URL] :P
Copy the text from this file and add them to the end of your /system/build.prop file, using a file manager. After you’re done, wipe /data/dalvik-cache and reboot your device.
([B][COLOR="Red"] ATTENTION This tweak is deprecated! Also: [/COLOR] If you flashed my The_Thing MOD, or have applied some other tweaks including build.prop, don’t use this file! [/B])
Additional tweaks
Some other small tweaks and tricks that aren’t that effective or aren’t suitable for the average user
You have been warned, some of the following TIPs aren’t suitable for everyone! So try them at your own risk!
Code:
1. Reducing resolution
Now, this boosts graphics performance A LOT, but can cause instability
You need a resolution changer app, I’d recommend NOMone Resolution
Changer from the Play Store
You have two choices, two thirds of the original resolution or three fourths
of the original resolution
(These two are the ones I chose, you can try out your own ones at your own risk)
Original
[ATTACH]3407082._xfImport[/ATTACH]
2/3
[ATTACH]3407084._xfImport[/ATTACH]
Width = 720, Height = 1280, LCD Density = 360 / 330
Gives more performance, difference is hard to see
[B] (Some games and apps might not be supported with this resolution, like Dead Trigger 2) [/B]
In addition, if you think that the icons are too large, you can go back and change LCD Density to 330
3/4
[ATTACH]3407083._xfImport[/ATTACH]
Width = 810, Height = 1440, LCD Density = 360
Gives performance, difference is impossible to see
3. Recommended and useful apps
sEFix, Entropy Tweaker
It’s a handy little app that changes Entropy generation threshold. Increasing Entropy generation threshold can reduce slowdowns while using apps that rely on randomly generated numbers.
Code:
1. Download the app from the Play Store, [URL="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zdvdev.sef"]here[/URL]
2. Open the app and move the slider, so the threshold shows 1024
3. Done!
Greenify, App Hibernator
Now then, we’ve all heard about the battery and performance boosting app, known as Greenify
It needs no introduction and no explanation, just go check out its XDA thread and enjoy your new found power!
Amplify, WakeLock stopper
Using this app you can prevent and customize what Wakelocks are allowed to happen and how often. It’s a handy app and worth your time, so go check out its website!
Power Nap For XPOSED
Yet another Wakelock blocker. This app lets you choose what applications that are allowed to cause Wakelocks and it blocks all others. Go check out its XDA thread!
4. Themes and personalization
This is why Android, for me anyways, it’s the best OS for your phone out there.
Customizations! Themes! Boot Animations! Endless possibilities!
So I challenge you, to tell us your favourite themes and layouts and leave links from where to find them! Some of them will be given a place in this guide!
3mel said:
as requested, my favourite theme MATERIAL GLASS by Pitched Apps
most themes I try have one tiny aspect like toggle colours and notifications tray that bug me. this theme I like on every screen, nice clean dark and simple...
compatible with layers manager RRO and CM 12.1 theme manager
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pitchedapps.material.glass.free
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And that’s all, hope I helped! :3
Thanks to:
@AntaresOne
@alucard_24
@rovo89
@Shade5
@waylaidwanderer
@oasisfeng
@3mel
CAMERA HACKS & MODS
If you face a Camera bug on any Lollipop ROM where hardware interface crashes after shooting some photos/videos & it says "UNABLE/IMPOSSIBLE TO CONNECT TO CAMERA".
just reboot into recovery & flash this file
Your camera will NEVER crash again!!!! Credits to @AntaresOne
Samsung's Camera drivers are closed-source (locked) so custom ROM developers are not able to extract the full potential of the hardware (eg HDR & manual camera settings such as focal length etc.)
No Camera app can fix that issue - however I would recommend you use any of these Camera applications:
1)"OpenCamera" from Play store
2) Google Camera (preinstalled) for normal & panorama shots.
3) CM12 modded CameraNext v22 from this link
"CM Camera" is nice but again due to driver limitations it's features get limited & also Panorama sometimes crashes!
MODS/ZIPS
Here you'll find all my handy little mods and explanations what they do
I do accept request, just don't ask me to build an AI ;D
These mods require the latest busybox and init.d support!
Busybox
Don't have Busybox, or you don't like your current build? Then try mine!
It comes in 3 different builds to be used in different situations and is definitely worth your time
Now also includes a dynamic installer script! It can be used to install and update the build, so you only have to download the installer once!
SwaPa
Using this script the user can create a swap space into cache, from 50mb to 150mb.
Most users don't need it, as it's only useful if you're doing some serious multitasking or benchmarking.
When android runs out of physical memory (that rarely happens on our phone) it normally starts to kill any inactive background processes, but first gives them a chance to persist their progress (Caching or writing it down to /data) With swap, android moves the process to a swap file and retrieves it when it's needed again, so it acts like a slower version of RAM.
It also has the ability to remove all swap spaces, including Zram.
Zram is bad on a phone with a lot of physical ram (like ours) so it can be disabled. You can read more about it here.
Fstrim 3.0
When android deletes files it just writes 0 to the block where it was. This means that when android wants to rewrite to that block, it first has to completely empty it and this decreases performance. And someone could potentially recover the data that was on that block, possibly stealing personal information. So this script every 5 hours "trims" (clears blocks considered empty) /data, /system, /preload and /cache, prolonging your phones storage lifetime and improving performance. And it creates a log file to /data so you can see how much was "trimmed" You can read more about it here.
New feature! Cache dumping! Android caches apps for faster start-up and usage, but on some ROMs/Kernels this can cause lag after few days, or even few hours! Now this script dumps the cached ram for an instant speed boost!
Reserved
WAKELOCK hacks coming soon....
Tagging below users to come follow us here
@_Bon_Bon @droidblitz
@fra9090
@henry1550
@peppect91
@nickmax1
@Corduroysack
@HorkayZolee
@Sincerity1993
@mmatic10
| Under construction |
Thanks
Shade5 said:
THE OP IS OWNED & OPERATED BY TWEAK GURU _BON_BON
Below posts will be updated by Shade5
LATEST RR ROM FOR I9505
Here build by @akhilnarang
Created 2015-07-16
Last Updated 2015-07-16
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Many thanks for doing this, makes things much easier to find and keep up to date now, a great help.
Sorry... misclicked
Will my s4 charge faster if i set the charging to 1900mA in the kernel?
Because i have a 4port usb charging port with an output of 3amps i believe.
Sent from my Resurrection-Remix \m/ I9505 \m/
droidblitz said:
Will my s4 charge faster if i set the charging to 1900mA in the kernel?
Because i have a 4port usb charging port with an output of 3amps i believe.
Sent from my Resurrection-Remix \m/ I9505 \m/
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@droidblitz you must keep the sTweaks settings for AC Charging at 1900mA in the Kernel & USB at 460mA
Only if you have a charger 1.9A charger only will it charge super-fast to full capacity - BUT it will also heat up the circuits & it's not advisable to use the phone at such times.
P.S - I don't have the original charger (nor do I have the original battery) so I use a 1A charger to fill the battery & it does the job in a few hours (around 4-5 hrs I guess) and it doesnt heat the battery or circuits much (which means my battery will last me much much longer)
Shade5 said:
@droidblitz you must keep the sTweaks settings for AC Charging at 1900mA in the Kernel & USB at 460mA
Only if you have a charger 1.9A charger only will it charge super-fast to full capacity - BUT it will also heat up the circuits & it's not advisable to use the phone at such times.
P.S - I don't have the original charger (nor do I have the original battery) so I use a 1A charger to fill the battery & it does the job in a few hours (around 4-5 hrs I guess) and it doesnt heat the battery or circuits much (which means my battery will last me much much longer)
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Ohh i thought it was not really working.
Gonna try it with 1900mA besides im putting my phone on top of a laptop cooler when its charging. To keep it cool while playing.
Sent from my Resurrection-Remix \m/ I9505 \m/
Excellent move making your own thread, it will be a lot easier to find stuff now @bon_bon @Shade5
Thanks @Corduroysack . Hope this makes a lot of people happy... Another guide will be posted by me today
I'm away for the weekend so will check back on Sunday night ?
Alucard kernel works on GPE ?
fra9090 said:
Alucard kernel works on GPE ?
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No, it's for cm12.1 :/
Hope I helped :3
After I flash the Alucard Kernel, I go to STweaks to load the profile but it says no kernel support?
I had that, but if I went back to it after 30 seconds or so it showed all the settings. Check SELinux is set to permissive as well.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B39MStD8CDnVM2NQaEoyTnhtbGs/view?usp=docslist_api
Hey guys above is the Google drive link for official ota update for our Lenovo a6000 plus 1024mb
I had rooted Lenovo a6000 plus to install the viper4android fx equalizer did not install any custom rom
Rooted using superuser app using adb and successfully unrooted using the native superuser full unroot option. Still I was scared that the ota might brick my phone, but no it didn't brick my phone. I heard people bricked their phones using the kingroot app.
Place the zip file into sdcard0/lenovoota/
And press on the new found firmware and click update now
If this method doesn't work do it manually
Goto about/software updates
1. Click on the leftmost capacitive button
2. Click on toolkit
3.Then click on the first option install update from sdcard by a zip file
4. It will reboot the phone into recovery and ask you to select the zip file
*In the recovery Use Vol up and down to navigate ; Power button to select*
5. select the zip file and then select yes
6. sit back and relax ,wait for 10 to 15 mins
7. After update it is recommended that you apply a factory reset.
http://snappydevelopers.blogspot.in/2015/09/lenovo-a6000-plus-stock-lolipop-rom.html
My review:
https://youtu.be/EVMmETp1_Ec
Changes:
1. Camera is very well caliberated and optimized to capture good images makes the camera more optimized with less grains and no over exposure of flash
kitkat vs lolipop camera samples: http://snappydevelopers.blogspot.in/2015/09/lenovo-a6000-plus-kitkat-vs-lolipop.html
2. Battery saver which can boost your battery upto 90 mins more
3. Material design
4. 3d multitasking tray which is always helpful.
5. lockscreen notifications and float notifications and caller float notification
Bugs solved after a factory reset:
1. WhatsApp contacts not displayed
2. play store 64 bit error
Bugs: https://youtu.be/QHvGJkyblfo
1. Third party apps cannot write to the external sdcard
*The default apps can write to external sdcard*
2. default launcher pops up after every reboot
3. after unplugging the headphones the ringer volume is turned low
4. The mx player when headphones plugged in and volume increased above 10% it quits the app.
5. All four cores are running continuously which drains the battery faster but the phone still can manage to give a backup of 1 days on moderate-heavy usage and 1.5 days on low-moderate usage
6. No multiuser support
7. Estimated charging time not displayed on the lockscreen
8.One more bug which I noticed recently is that some facebook videos won't run
Hope Lenovo will fix these bugs soon
Those who bricked their Lenovo a6000 phones by rooting follow this link
*note: Not for a6000 plus*
https://boycracked.wordpress.com/2015/06/03/unbrick-lenovo-a6000/
[Solution] To fix Bug 4 ( MX Player Closing automatically at sound level above 10)
Just found a simple solution to fix Bug 4...
Go to the Settings of MX Player -> Audio and make sure System Volume is unchecked...
Hope this helps..
You can then increase the system volume as much as you want with the volume buttons on the right side of your phone...